Update on Salute e Vita Ristorante

by | Aug 17, 2016 | Uncategorized

The pipe leaks in the crawl space at Salute, which have been referenced by the owner, Jacqueline Poe, as what precipitated the termination notice, have been repaired, so that is no longer an issue. Richmond attorney Joshua Genser is serving as Menbe’s pro-bono...

Community Warning System – A Failed Concept

by | Aug 16, 2016 | Uncategorized

By my count, the Community Warning System, which has been operating (if you can call it that) since the mid-1990s has never actually worked the way it was intended. Some of that is on those responsible for reporting incidents or activating it. Much of it is due to...

And They’re Off!

by | Aug 13, 2016 | Uncategorized

This is shaping up to be a watershed election. For City Council, Richmond voters have a choice on November 8 of nine candidates, including three incumbents (Nat Bates, Jael Myrick and Vinay Pimple), two former City Council members (Jim Rogers and Corky Booze), and...

Update on Salute e Vita

by | Aug 12, 2016 | Uncategorized

Many have asked what they can do to help assure that Menbe and Salute e Vita are not evicted and are able to stay in business. I suggest you address a letter to Jacqueline Poe similar to that sent by the Marina Bay Neighborhood Council (click here for a copy). The...